The doctor named the necessary number of steps per day for health
Therapist Natalia Leontieva said that regular walking helps reduce the risk of arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as has a positive effect on the health of bones, muscles and joints.
In a conversation with RuNews24.Ru on February 10, the specialist noted that walking helps control weight, increases insulin sensitivity, lowers blood sugar levels, and reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The number of steps per day necessary for health depends on a person's age, health status, level of physical fitness and other factors. Most adults need to take 5,000 to 7,500 steps daily to be healthy, RT writes.
Leontieva noted that the popular goal of 10 thousand steps a day, which is promoted by fitness trackers and smart devices, has no scientific basis, writes Life.ru. The idea, according to the doctor, appeared in Japan in the 1960s as a marketing move and firmly entrenched in the minds of people, notes 360.ru. Meanwhile, regular walks are useful. An important role is played by their regularity and intensity. It is better to walk at a fast pace than to stroll slowly. If there is an elevator in the house, you should walk more often on the stairs.
On the same day, Evgenia Zharikova, a therapist from Yaroslavl, noted that regular walks contribute to weight control, improve metabolism and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Walking also has a positive effect on mood and general well-being, prolonging life, reports Pravda.Ru.
On February 2, neurologist, candidate of medical sciences, expert physician of the laboratory "Hemotest" Ekaterina Demyanovskaya told "Izvestia" about the benefits of Nordic walking. According to her, it is more active than the usual, as it loads different muscle groups that are rarely involved in life. It is especially useful for inactive people who are far from sports and have sedentary jobs.
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